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Ellis Well Drilling - Frequently Asked Questions
Questions & Answers:
- How far should a drinking water well be located from a septic tank system?
Locating the well up gradient of the tank is most important. Regulations may require a setback distance of 100 or more feet.
- What width should my entrance be to allow access for the machine?
Allow at least 10 feet minimum
- How much will my well cost?
Price per ft/meter will be given in free quotation. Final cost will depend on depth of well on completion.
- How much notice would I need to give for work to commence?
At least 2 weeks notice if possible.
- At what stage of my building project should I consider having my well drilled?
The well can be drilled once ground works are in process.
- Does a person come out to view the site before work can commence?
Yes, we will review the terrain and check our equipment can access the drilling location.
- I have a rotten egg smell coming from my water,what is the cause of this?
- This is caused by manganese, a filtration system will take care of this problem.
- I seem to have very little pressure in my tap, why is this?
- It is possible that you mite need your pump checked ie pressure vessel mite need to be checked,or the pump itself,if all that fails it could be a sign that your well is running dry.
- My Water is brown in colour,what is the cause of this?
- This is a sign that you have iron in your water,a filtration system will take care of this problem
- Will my new or existing well be subject to water rates to be introduced by the government?
- no private wells will not be charged water rates, only homes that get their mains supply from the local authority will be affected. ( see our news page)
